Final Pronect about Apple Inc (60 points):

The purpose of the third part of the comprehensive project is to use resources available to obtain industry averages for commonly used ratios. Additionally, you will compare company ratio results to industry averages.

C. Look up the following industry-average ratios:

1. Current ratio

2. Debt ratio

3. Gross profit margin

4. Times interest earned

5. Accounts receivable turnover

6. Inventory turnover

7. Return on Sales

8. Asset Turnover

9. Return on Assets

10. Financial Leverage

11. Return on Equity

D. Write a 3~5page report comparing the above ratios to industry averages. Discuss whether your company's profitability, efficiency, liquidity, and solvency are better than, or worse then, its peers. The report should be well written with cover page, introduction, body of paper (with appropriate subheadings), conclusion, and reference page. References must be appropriately cited. Format: Double-spaced, one-inch margins, using a 12-point Times New Roman font.